Who Was Best Dressed at the 2012 Oscars?

There are so many fashions to discuss from this year’s 2012 Oscars that I’m only going to discuss the Best Dressed today, so look forward to the follow-up post featuring those who fall into the “needs improvement” category. Where to start?

I am so proud of Michelle Williams. She has been a bit of a disaster in the past, but she looked very pretty in a coral, strapless, peplum, tiered gown by Louis Vuitton. I have mixed emotions about the pink clutch. I wish it had a coral accent on it, but that is the Kate Spade lover in me coming out. I understand the pink clutch to be a nod to Marilyn Monroe, and since that is pretty cool, I’m deciding not to diss Michelle for this choice. Now is it just me, or do the rest of you want to see her get rid of the short hair, too? I understand Heath loved it, and it’s in honor of him that she wears it that way, but… forever? She looks so beautiful as Marilyn with longer hair… she’s more cute with this cut, in my opinion.

Octavia Spencer played it safe in in Tadashi Shoji, who has been dressesing her throughout this awards season. Although she didn’t take a fashion risk, she did look very beautiful, and deserves to be listed among the best dressed of the evening.

Yet again, Gywneth Paltrow was my favorite of the evening in Tom Ford. I love the cape, and that she managed to wear white without looking like a bride. She always has a modern edge, and she tastefully displays her fit physique in an age-appropriate manner. She is the epitimy of elegance and grace, representing for Old Hollywood.

Cameron Diaz looked amazing in Gucci Premiere. I have to knock off a few points for the just-visible tan lines, but the gown, the clutch, the jewelry, and her hair are styled so perfectly that Cameron definitely earns a place on this list.

Rooney Mara was another who opted for white, but managed to look modern, rather than bride-like. I also love how her gown choices this season really seem to reflect the edge of her character, Lisbeth Salander, such as with the detailing of the neckline on this Givenchy gown.

There are certain many other honorable mentions, but these women were the ones who really stood out for me. I’d love to hear who some of your favorites were.

By Mary Salmon

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